A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4483099 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4485211 epoch_slot_no: 14011 block_no: 4482922 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5649 time: 2020-07-28 03:35:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x830eaa7dd375c877274082125811560f648cd17d725a2ce232f70702bc06e106Block Operator
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